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La Petite France
4.5
10,408
#2 of 171 things to do in Strasbourg
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Monday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Tuesday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Wednesday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Thursday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Friday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Saturday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Sunday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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Strasbourg's historic neighborhood is a serene collection of cobblestone roads, fine restaurants and 16th-century buildings.
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The area
Neighborhood: Petite France Nord Ouest
How to get there
  • Strasbourg Station • 10 min walk
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Restaurants
1,275 within 3 miles
Tamil
225
0.2 mi$$ - $$$ • Indian • Grill • Healthy
Le Bistrot Des Cocottes
192
0.2 mi$$ - $$$ • French • European • Healthy
Au Crocodile
1,640
0.3 mi$$$$ • French • European • Contemporary
Les Fines Gueules
460
420 ft$$ - $$$ • French • European • Healthy
Le Boccaccio
421
0.2 mi$$ - $$$ • Italian • Pizza • Mediterranean
Santa Elena
396
422 ft$$ - $$$ • Peruvian • Latin • Argentinean
Winstub S'kaechele
1,106
155 ft$$ - $$$ • French • European • Vegetarian Friendly
Le Moulin Du Diable
425
0.2 mi$$ - $$$ • French • Vegetarian Friendly • Vegan Options
Les Chefs d'Oeuvre d'Alsace
371
0.1 mi$$ - $$$ • French • European • Healthy
La Cuiller a Pot
781
0.2 mi$$ - $$$ • French • European • Vegetarian Friendly
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Attractions
159 within 6 miles
Le Kabacha
11 ftShopping Malls
Pont Du Faisan
3
409 ftBridges
Galerie Pascale Froessel
6
0.1 miArt Galleries
Église Protestante Saint-Pierre-le-Vieux
63
0.1 miChurches & Cathedrals
Pont Couverts
698
0.2 miPoints of Interest & Landmarks • Bridges
TJP Centre Dramatique National
1
0.1 miTheaters
Place Kleber
852
0.2 miPoints of Interest & Landmarks • Architectural Buildings
Cathedrale Notre Dame de Strasbourg
15,036
0.4 miPoints of Interest & Landmarks • Religious Sites
Église Saint-Thomas
377
0.2 miReligious Sites
Aubette (L')
69
0.2 miHistoric Sites • Monuments & Statues
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Detailed Reviews: Reviews order informed by descriptiveness of user-identified themes such as cleanliness, atmosphere, general tips and location information.
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4.5
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NomadicAdventurer
Germany254 contributions
Number 1 reason to visit Strasbourg, but also see this area by night
Just a beautiful city area and atmosphere. I recommend visiting several times, especially during lunch and at some point, at dark when the beautiful restaurants on the canal are open and the lights are colourful.

There is a children's playground between one of the canals and several places worthwhile to have a casual picnic.
Written May 13, 2022
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David F
Rehovot, Israel213 contributions
Everything anybody (tourist) might expect from such a wonderful place
Look at the photos! This is an absolutely wonderful location to travel through, on foot, via canal, bicycle or any other mode. The ambience, architecture, flowers, river, restaurants, pubs and shops is simply fantastic, especially when the sun is shining.

The place just makes you want to linger and take the atmosphere in completely especially when downing one of the tastiest beers I have ever had...in Alsace? How can that be? I was amazed by an amber beer called "Fischer" Dorelei. Superb! The entire area sets you back several hundred years in time at that is just wonderful.
I highly recommend this area to any traveler in the Alsace region.
Written November 1, 2021
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190764Ramblingman
Warrington, UK156 contributions
A gentle stroll
Couples
Even in the depths of Winter there were plenty of people wandering around the streets and passages of La Petit France, so named when the city was part of Germany. Many of the buildings on the river front still retain the open upper storey where leather was dried. Our informal guide pointed out the different architectural periods and historical know how. I can imagine that in Summer this is overrun with tourists, we prefer the quiet of Winter if possible.
Written March 3, 2020
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Jae L
Long Island, NY5,904 contributions
A Beautiful Area of Strasbourg with Charming Historic Buildings, Canals and Bridges
During our Viking River Cruise’ “Rhine Getaway” journey, we visited the historic Cathedral of Our Lady of Strasbourg. After our cathedral visit, we went through narrow streets with intriguing buildings, ending up in beautiful La Petite France, a historic quarter of the city. La Petite France was located at the western end of Grande Île (Big Island) which was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The area with many restaurants and shops was festive and vibrant with many visitors. We walked through the streets and crossed the bridges over the canal. The view of the canal and surrounding charming buildings were fascinating. We also saw canal tour boats packed with cheerful tourists passing by. La Petite France is a must visit attraction of Strasbourg.
Written August 17, 2020
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Honey Goel
Singapore, Singapore46 contributions
Very charming and picturesque
Couples
Cobbled streets  with the traditional timber houses, winding streets and waterways; everything was just so very beautiful.

There are many cosy cafes and bakeries to satiate your hunger. Cathedral is beautiful. Take time to admire the historical buildings. A MUST VISIT.
Written February 25, 2020
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Enjoytravelz
France106 contributions
Scenic and ravishing
Couples
A wonderful little place, it's quaint, it's scenic and you can feel the cultural influence which makes Strasbourg so interesting. It's lovely to have a walk around petite France and look at the boats passing by on the river. In summer you can enjoy having a drink at one of the restaurant and café terrasses.
Written January 12, 2020
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Roberto I
The Hague, The Netherlands309 contributions
The place to visit!!
Petite France is a historic quarter of the city of Strasbourg in eastern France. It is located at the western end of the Grande Île, which contains the historical centre of the city. The name Petite-France ("Little France") was not given for patriotic or architectural reasons. It comes from the "hospice of the syphilitic" (Hospice des Vérolés, in French), which was built in the late fifteenth century on this island, to cure persons with syphilis, then called Franzosenkrankheit ("French disease") in German.This is the most picturesque district of old Strasbourg. Fishermen, millers and tanners once lived and worked in this part of town where the streets have been built level with the waterways. Nice atmosphere with French and German influence.
Written January 5, 2020
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Survivory
Luxembourg City, Luxembourg951 contributions
Walk in a time machine
Very picturesque part of Strasbourg. Combination of water and old well kept buildings is always nice. Despite this being February and grey our walk through the old part of the city was most enjoyable. I am sure it is even nicer and more beautiful in the summer or during the Christmas market. That is to be found out hopefully.
Written February 29, 2020
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Fiona L
Shrewsbury, UK93 contributions
Very picturesque collection of old buildings near the waterside
We were staying in the Grand Rue, so on the edge of Petite France, and took the ooportunity to stroll around the area every day of our short break. It is very photogenic, with the traditional timber frame houses, winding streets and waterways, remnants of the old mills that used to stand here. It takes only a short time to walk around the whole of this area but as part of the whole Strasbourg experience it is very enjoyable
Written February 13, 2020
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fiamma11
Vienna, VA4,116 contributions
Once Upon a Time
Strasbourg's historic district La Petite France is gorgeous, complete with canals, bridges and half-timbered architecture.Just what you would expect to see in a "Once Upon A Time" fairy tale. Don't miss this area when in Strasbourg.
Written August 24, 2020
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